2019 PROGRESS REPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA ON THE PROMOTION AND USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 2019
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2019 PROGRESS REPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF
LITHUANIA ON THE PROMOTION AND USE OF
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
2019Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
1. Sectoral and overall shares and actual consumption of energy from
renewable sources in the preceding two years (Article 22(1)(a) of Directive
2009/28/EC) .................................................................................................... 4
2. Measures taken in the preceding two years and/or planned at national level
to promote the growth of energy from renewable sources taking into account
the indicative trajectory for achieving the national RES targets as outlined in
the National Renewable Energy Action Plan (Article 22(1)(a) of Directive
2009/28/EC) .................................................................................................. 7
2.a Information on the progress made in evaluating and improving
administrative procedures to remove regulatory and non-regulatory barriers
to the development of energy from renewable sources (Article 22(1)(e) of
Directive 2009/28/EC) ................................................................................... 41
2.b Information on the measures in ensuring the transmission and distribution of
electricity produced from renewable energy sources and in improving the
framework or rules for bearing and sharing of costs related to grid
connections and grid reinforcements (Article 22(1)(f) of Directive
2009/28/EC) ................................................................................................... 45
3. Information on the support schemes and other measures currently in place
that are applied to promote energy from renewable sources and report on
any developments in the measures used with respect to those set out in the
National Renewable Energy Action Plan (Article 22(1)(b) of Directive
2009/28/EC) ................................................................................................... 47
3.1. Information on how supported electricity is allocated to final customers for
purposes of Article 3(6) of Directive 2003/54/EC (Article 22(1)(b) of
Directive 2009/28/EC) .................................................................................. 66
4. Information on how, where applicable, the support schemes have been
structured to take into account RES applications that give additional
benefits, but may also have higher costs, including biofuels made from
wastes, residues, non-food cellulosic material, and ligno-cellulosic material
(Article 22(1)(c) of Directive 2009/28/EC) .................................................... 66
5. Information on the functioning of the system of guarantees of origin for
electricity and heating and cooling from RES, and the measures taken to
ensure reliability and protection against fraud of the system (Article 22(1)(d)
of Directive 2009/28/EC) ............................................................................. 67
6. Information on the developments in the preceding two years in the
availability and use of biomass resources for energy purposes (Article
22(1)(g) of Directive 2009/28/EC) ................................................................ 70
7. Information on any changes in commodity prices and land use in the
preceding two years associated with increased use of biomass and other
forms of energy from renewable sources (Article 22(1)(h) of Directive
2009/28/EC) .................................................................................................. 71
8. Information on the development and share of biofuels made from wastes,
residues, non-food cellulosic material, and ligno cellulosic material (Article
22(1)(i) of Directive 2009/28/EC) .................................................................. 72
9. Information on the estimated impacts of the production of biofuels and
bioliquids on biodiversity, water resources, water quality and soil quality2
within Lithuania in the preceding two years (Article 22(1)(j) of Directive
2009/28/EC) .................................................................................................72
10. Estimate of the net greenhouse gas emission savings due to the use of
energy from renewable sources (Article 22(1)(k) of Directive 2009/28/EC) 72
11. Report on (for the preceding two years) and estimate (for the following
years up to 2020) of the excess/deficit production of energy from renewable
sources compared to the indicative trajectory which could be transferred
to/imported from other Member States and/or third countries, as well as
estimated potential for joint projects until 2020 (Article 22(1)(l) and (m) of
Directive 2009/28/EC) ................................................................................. 73
11.1. Details of statistical transfers, joint projects and joint support scheme
decision rules................................................................................................. 73
12. Information on how the share for biodegradable waste in waste used for
producing energy has been estimated, and what steps have been taken to
improve and verify such estimates (Article 22(1)(n) of Directive
2009/28/EC) .................................................................................................. 75
13. Amounts of biofuels and bioliquids in energy units (ktoe) corresponding to
each category of feedstock group listed in part A of Annex VIII of Directive
2009/28/EC taken into account for the purpose of complying with the targets
set out in Article 3(1) and (2), and in the first subparagraph of Article 3(4) ... 76
14. Number of operators producing energy from RES and its change as
compared with Lithuania’s first progress report on the promotion and use of
renewable energy sources ................................................................................ 76
15. Progress made in achieving the national target set in Article 1(5)(1) of the
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from Renewable Sources and
the difference between the national targets and recommended value and
essential causes thereof .................................................................................... 77
16. Additional information .................................................................................... 78
16.1. Information on the compliance of biofuels and bioliquids with sustainability
criteria (the fifth paragraph of Article 18(3) of Directive 2009/28/EC) .......... 78
16.2. Implementation of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public
Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental
Matters (Articles 6 and 7 of the Aarhus Convention) ...................................... 783
Introduction
The 2019 Report of the Republic of Lithuania on progress in the promotion and use of
renewable energy sources (hereinafter, the ‘Report’) covers the 2017-2018 period and has been
drawn up in accordance with the Procedure for reporting to the European Commission on
progress in the promotion and use of renewable energy sources 1, the provisions of Directive
2009/28/EC 2 and Directive (EU) 2015/1513 3 and the template for Member State progress
reports under Directive 2009/28/EC drawn up by the European Commission 4 used to ensure
that Member State reports are complete, cover all the requirements laid down in Article 22 of
Directive 2009/28/C and are comparable with each other, over time and with National
Renewable Energy Action Plans submitted by Member States in 2010.
In accordance with the Methodology for calculating the share of energy from renewable
sources in gross final energy consumption 5, the share of energy from renewable sources is
calculated as the gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources divided by the
gross final consumption of energy from all energy sources, and the calculated gross final
consumption of energy from renewable sources is adjusted taking into account the statistical
transfer between the Republic of Lithuania and other European Union Member States, the
results of the implementation of joint projects with other Member States and third countries and
joint support schemes with other Member States.
The Report relies on information and data provided or published by the Ministry of
Energy of the Republic of Lithuania, the Ministry of the Environment of the Republic of
Lithuania, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania, the
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania, the Ministry of the
Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of Agriculture of the
Republic of Lithuania and enterprises, institutions and organisations subordinate to them,
Statistics Lithuania, and electricity, heat and biofuel producers.
1
The Procedure for reporting to the European Commission on progress in the promotion and use of renewable
energy sources, as approved by Resolution No 1314 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of
15 September 2010 approving the Procedure for reporting to the European Commission on progress in the
promotion and use of renewable energy sources
2
Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the
use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and
2003/30/EC (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16)
3
Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 amending
Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the
promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L239, 15.9.2015, p. 1)
4
https://tinyurl.com/y58smlkt
5
The Methodology for calculating the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy
consumption, as approved by Order No 1-170 of the Minister for Energy of the Republic of Lithuania approving
the Methodology for calculating the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption4
1. Sectoral and overall shares and actual consumption of energy from renewable sources
in the preceding two years (Article 22(1)(a) of Directive 2009/28/EC)
Table 1: The sectoral (electricity, heating and cooling, and transport) and overall shares of energy from
renewable sources (%) 6
Indicator 2017 Change
Energy from renewable sources: heating and cooling 7 (%) 46.50 45.25
Energy from renewable sources: electricity 8 18.25 18.41
Energy from renewable sources: transport 9 4.29 4.33
Overall share of energy from renewable sources 10 (%) 26.04 25.03
Overall share of energy from renewable sources, taking into account
- 24.21
statistical transfers between countries
Table 1a: Calculation table for the renewable energy contribution of each sector to final energy
consumption (ktoe) 11
Indicator 2017 2018
(A) Gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources for
1,185.6 1,166.9
heating and cooling
(B) Gross final consumption of electricity from energy from renewable
191.0 197.6
sources
(C) Gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources in
73.6 79.8
transport
(D) Gross total consumption of energy from renewable sources 12 1,450.2 1,444.4
(E) Overall share of energy from renewable sources, taking into
- 1,397.1
account statistical transfers between countries
Table 1.b: Total actual contribution (installed capacity, gross electricity generation) from each renewable
energy technology in Lithuania to meet the binding 2020 targets and the indicative interim trajectory for
the shares of energy from renewable resources in electricity 13
2017 2018
Indicator
MW GWh MW GWh
Hydro 14: 877.0 446.3 877.0 451.8
non-pumped 15 117 602.4 117 431.05
2017 2018
Indicator
MW GWh MW GWh
>10MW 90 495.2 90 363.7
pumped
mixed 16 - - - -
Geothermal - - - -
Solar: 73.8 68.0 82.0 86.6
photovoltaic 73.8 68.0 82.0 86.6
concentrated solar power - - - -
Tide, wave, ocean - - - -
Wind: 518.0 1,224.7 533.0 1,240.7
onshore 518.0 1,224.7 533.0 1240.7
offshore - - - -
Biomass 17: 70.0 430.5 76.0 495.0
solid biomass 45.0 303.3 51.0 355.1
biogas 25.0 127.2 25.0 139.9
bioliquids - - - -
TOTAL: 1,538.8 2,169.5 1,568.0 2,274.1
of which in combined heat and power - 430.5 - 495.0
Table 1c: Total actual contribution (final energy consumption 18) from each renewable energy technology
in Lithuania to meet the binding 2020 targets and the indicative interim trajectory for the shares of
energy from renewable resources in heating and cooling (ktoe) 19
Indicator 2017 2018
Geothermal (excluding low temperature geothermal heat in heat
0.4 0.0
pump applications)
Solar - -
Biomass 20: 1,168.8 1,157.0
solid biomass 1,158.5 1,145.9
biogas 10.3 11.1
bioliquids - -
Renewable energy from heat pumps:
- of which aerothermal
- -
- of which geothermal
- of which aerothermal
TOTAL: 1,169.2 1,157.0
- of which district heating 21 47.6%* 46.7%*
of which biomass in households 22 39.7%* 39.4%*
16In accordance with new Eurostat methodology.
17
Take into account only those complying with applicable sustainability criteria (cf. Article 5(1) last subparagraph
of Directive 2009/28/EC).
18
Direct use and district heat as defined in Article 5(4) of Directive 2009/28/EC.
19
Facilitates comparison with Table 11a of the NREAP.
20
Take into account only those complying with applicable sustainability criteria (cf. Article 5(1) last subparagraph
of Directive 2009/28/EC).
21
District heating and/or cooling from total renewable heating and cooling consumption.
22
From the total renewable heating and cooling consumption.6
Table 1d: Total actual contribution from each renewable energy technology in Lithuania to meet the
binding 2020 targets and the indicative interim trajectory for shares of energy from renewable resources
in the transport sector (ktoe) 23,24
Indicator 2017 2018
- Bioethanol 8.3 8.0
- Biodiesel (FAME) 63.5 69.8
- Hydrotreated vegetable oil - -
- Biomethane - -
- Fischer-Tropsch diesel - -
- Bio-ETBE - -
- Bio-MTBE - -
- Bio-DME - -
- Bio-TAEE - -
Biobutanol - -
- Biomethanol - -
- Pure vegetable oil - -
Total sustainable biofuels 71.8 77.8
Of which:
sustainable biofuels produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX Part 71.8 77.8
A
other sustainable biofuels eligible for the target set out in Article - -
3(4)(e)
sustainable biofuels produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX Part - -
B
sustainable biofuels for which the contribution towards the - -
renewable energy target is limited according to Article 3(4)(d)
imported from third countries - -
Hydrogen from renewables - -
Renewable electricity 1.84 2.02
Of which:
consumed in road transport 0.90 0.93
consumed in rail transport 0.29 0.42
consumed in other transport sectors 0.65 0.67
23Forbiofuels take into account only those compliant with the sustainability criteria, cf. Article 5(1) last
subparagraph.
24Facilitates comparison with Table 12 of the NREAP.7
2. Measures taken in the preceding two years and/or planned at national level to promote the growth of energy from renewable sources taking into account
the indicative trajectory for achieving the national RES targets as outlined in the National Renewable Energy Action Plan 25 (Article 22(1)(a) of Directive
2009/28/EC)
Table 2: Overview of all policies and measures of 2017-2018
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Measures of general scope
1. The National Energy Independence Strategy recast by Resolution No XIII-1288 of Regulatory The share of Companies in the Ongoing Since 2012
the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania of 21 June 2018 amending Resolution renewable energy sector,
No XI-2133 of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania of 26 June 2012 on the energy sources in energy consumers,
approval of the National Energy Independence Strategy. the country’s public and local
gross final authorities,
The share of energy from renewable sources in Lithuania’s domestic energy consumption of Lithuanian
production and total final energy consumption will be further increased, thus energy will Electricity
reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and increasing local electricity-generating increase: 30% by Association,
capacity. 2020; 45% by drinking water
2030; 80% by suppliers
Article 14 of Law No IX-884 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy 2050.
The Plan of Measures for the implementation of the National Energy Independence
Strategy, approved by Resolution No 1210 of the Government of the Republic of
Lithuania of 5 December 2018 approving the Plan of Measures for the
implementation of the National Energy Independence Strategy
2. The National Strategy for the Development of Renewable Energy Sources, as Regulatory The share of Companies in the Ongoing 2010-2020
approved by Resolution No 789 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of energy from energy sector,
21 June 2010 approving the National Strategy for the Development of Renewable renewable energy consumers,
Energy Sources. sources in the public and local
country’s gross authorities
By increasing the share of renewable energy resources in the country’s energy final
balance, to meet energy needs in the electricity, heating and transport sectors to an consumption of
optimal extent using domestic resources, to phase out imported polluting fossil fuels, energy will reach
25
https://tinyurl.com/y2a2f4t78
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
and thus to enhance energy security and energy independence and to contribute to at least 23% in
international efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 2020
The 2010-2015 Plan of implementing measures for the National Strategy for the
Development of Renewable Energy Sources, as approved by Order No 1-180 of the
Minister for Energy of the Republic of Lithuania of 23 June 2010 approving the
2010-2015 Plan of implementing measures for the National Strategy for the
Development of Renewable Energy Sources.
3. Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from Renewable Regulatory The share of Energy producers Ongoing Since 2011
Sources. energy from and consumers,
renewable public and local
The legal basis for the public administration, regulation, supervision and control of sources in the authorities
the renewable energy sector of the Republic of Lithuania and the organisation of country’s gross
activities in this sector, as well as state regulation and supervision of operations of final
energy grid operators and producers of energy from renewable sources and their consumption of
relations with controlling authorities have been established. energy will reach
The purpose is to ensure sustainable development of the use of renewable energy at least 38% in
sources, promote further development and deployment of innovative technologies 2025
and consumption of generated energy.
The main objective is to achieve a share of energy production from renewable
sources of at least 38% in the country’s gross final energy consumption by 2025, and
that this share be further increased.
4. The 2012-2020 National Forest Sector Development Programme, as approved by Regulatory Increased annual State Enterprise State Ongoing 2012-2020
Resolution No 569 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 23 May 2012 amount of felling Forest
approving the 2012-2020 National Forest Sector Development Programme. waste and Administration,
unsellable small private forest owners
The purpose of the programme is to implement a long-term Lithuanian forestry timber used as
policy that is consistent with other related policies and to set objectives and targets biofuel: 500,000
for the development of the forestry sector up to 2020. m3 in 20209
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
5. Separation out of the biodegradable fraction of municipal and economic waste:
Regulatory Development of Operators of waste Ongoing Since 2012
(5.1.) Determination of the composition of mixed municipal wastes and assessment municipal waste sorting facilities,
of the amounts of biodegradable municipal wastes. use in energy operators of
production regional non-
A procedure is laid down for assessing the composition of mixed municipal wastes hazardous waste
and the composition and quantity of wastes being sent for disposal in regional non- landfills, legal
hazardous waste landfills, and for reporting on the assessment of amounts of wastes. entities established
by one or several
Article 7 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from municipalities and
Renewable Sources. tasked with the
administration of
The National Strategic Waste Management Plan, as approved by Resolution No 519 the municipal waste
of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 12 April 2002 approving the management
National Strategic Waste Management Plan. system,
municipalities
The Procedure for determining the composition of mixed municipal wastes and within the
assessing the amounts of biodegradable municipal wastes, as approved by Order No municipal waste
D1-661 of the Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 31 management
August 2011 approving the Procedure for determining the composition of mixed region,
municipal wastes and assessing the amounts of biodegradable municipal wastes. Environmental
Protection
Department under
the Ministry of the
Environment, the
Environmental
Protection Agency
(5.2.) Separation out of the biodegradable fraction of industrial and municipal waste Regulatory Development of Economic operators Ongoing Since 2012
having regard to the renewable part of the energy produced from industrial and the use of producing and/or
municipal waste. municipal and/or using biogas and
economic waste solid recovered fuel
A procedure is laid down for determining the biodegradable fraction of municipal to produce from municipal
and/or industrial waste (hereinafter, ‘industrial and other economic activity waste’) energy and/or economic
and solid recovered fuel used to produce energy from renewable sources. waste and operating10
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Articles 7, 9, 10 and 27 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy or supervising
from Renewable Sources. landfills
Article 6 of Law No I-2223 of the Republic of Lithuania on Environmental
Protection.
The Methodology for separating out the biodegradable fraction of industrial and
municipal waste having regard to the renewable part of the energy produced from
industrial and municipal waste, as approved by Order No D1-810 of the Minister for
the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 October 2012 approving the
Methodology for separating out the biodegradable fraction of industrial and
municipal waste having regard to the renewable part of the energy produced from
industrial and municipal waste.
6. Training of specialists installing small-scale installations for producing energy
from renewable sources and monitoring of the quality of their work:
Regulatory Training Installers, Ongoing Since 2012
(6.1.) Training for certification of specialists installing installations for producing procedure and establishments
energy from renewable sources. conditions for the training them, the
certification of designated public
The training procedure and conditions are laid down for the certification of installers are laid authority
specialists (installers) installing (including commissioning and adjustment) of small- down
scale (up to 100 kW nominal output capacity) biomass boilers and non-stonework
heaters, geothermal systems and heat pumps, solar light installations and solar energy
installations for producing heat energy, in accordance with the requirements of
Directive 2009/28/EC.
Articles 5 and 45 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from
Renewable Sources.
The Training Procedure for the certification of specialists installing installations for
the production of energy from renewable sources, as approved by Order 1-329 of the
Minister for Energy of the Republic of Lithuania of 30 December 2014 approving the
Training Procedure for the certification of specialists installing installations for the
production of energy from renewable sources.11
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
(6.2.) Certification of specialists installing installations for producing energy from Regulatory Procedure and Energy employees, Ongoing Since 2012
renewable sources. conditions for the including installers,
The following is laid down for specialists installing installations for producing certification of the State Energy
energy from renewable sources and other energy employees: specialists Inspectorate under
1) qualification and qualification improvement requirements; installing the Ministry of
2) lists of categories and areas of activities and work; installations for Energy 26,
3) the main functions of participants in the certification process, the certification producing energy certification bodies,
procedure and requirements for the register of their certificates; from renewable energy
4) dispute resolution arrangements. sources and other undertakings
energy
employees are
laid down
Articles 5 and 45 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from
Renewable Sources.
Articles 6 and 28 of Law No XI-884 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy.
The Certification Procedure for employees constructing and operating energy
facilities and installations, as approved by Order No 1-220 of the Minister for Energy
of the Republic of Lithuania of 7 November 2012 approving the Certification
Procedure for employees constructing and operating energy facilities and
installations.
(6.3.) Procedure and conditions are laid down for the quality monitoring of Regulatory Procedure and Installers, Ongoing Since 2012
installation operations performed by energy employees installing (including conditions are certification bodies,
commissioning and adjustment) small-scale (up to 100 kW nominal output capacity) laid down for the the supervisory
installations producing energy from renewable sources (biomass boilers and non- quality authority
stonework heaters, geothermal systems and heat pumps, solar light installations and monitoring of
solar energy facilities for producing energy) (‘installations’ [invalid since 1 July installation
2019]. operations by
installers
Articles 5 and 45 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from
Renewable Sources.
26
National Energy Regulatory Council since 1 July 201912
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The Quality Monitoring Procedure for installation operations of installations for the
production of energy from renewable sources, as approved by Order No 1-330 of the
Minister for Energy of the Republic of Lithuania of 30 December 2014 approving the
Quality Monitoring Procedure for installation operations of installations for the
production of energy from renewable sources [invalid since 1 July 2019].
Wider use of felling waste for energy production:
(7.1.) More favourable conditions for preparing and storing felling waste. Regulatory Development of Forest owners, Ongoing Since 2010
biomass use in managers and users
In order to create more favourable conditions for the preparation and storage of energy
felling waste, the key biological, environmental and technological requirements for production
felling (wood preparation and extraction) in forests have been set out.
Article 16 of Law No I-671 of the Republic of Lithuania on Forests.
The Rules on felling, as approved by Order No D1-79 of the Minister for the
Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 27 January 2010 approving the Rules on
felling.
(7.2.) Promoting the use of felling waste. Regulatory Development of Authors of the Ongoing Since 2011
biomass use in forest management
In order to promote the use of felling waste, the drawing up, coordination, approval, energy project
registration and quality control of all internal forest management projects of any form production (authors of the
of ownership are regulated, and it is stipulated that the design part of an internal forest management
forest management project is to include an estimate of the amount of potentially project and/or legal
usable felling waste. entities drawing up
forest management
Article 14 of Law No I-671 of the Republic of Lithuania on Forests. projects)
The Rules for the drawing up of internal forest management projects, as approved by
Order No D1-406 of the Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of
1 September 2006 approving the Rules for the drawing-up of forest management
schemes and the preparation of internal forest management projects.13
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
8. Trade in wood in the rough and felling residues produced in State-owned forests. Regulatory Development of Wood sellers (state Ongoing Since
biomass use in forest managers), 1 January
The procedure for organising and administering trade in wood in the rough and energy wood buyers 2018
felling residues produced in state forests (hereinafter, ‘wood’), conditions for production (natural or legal
participation in wood sale auctions, procedure for awarding wood purchase and sale persons buying
contracts, determining wood prices and assessing bid prices, concluding purchase and wood)
sale contracts and paying for wood have been established.
Article 7 of Law No I-671 of the Republic of Lithuania on Forests.
The Procedure for trade in wood in the rough and felling residues produced in State-
owned forests, as approved by Resolution No 972 of the Government of the Republic
of Lithuania of 30 November 2017 approving the Procedure for trade in wood in the
rough and felling residues produced in State-owned forests.
9. Increasing the possibilities and methods of using geothermal energy. Informational The overall Public authorities Ongoing 2016-2020
potential of the
To increase the contribution of geothermal energy to the country’s energy resources, country’s
its rational and efficient use, the overall potential of geothermal resources in the geothermal
country is assessed by identifying shallow and deep geothermal resources and their resources was
development guidelines and utilisation possibilities and methods. evaluated and
shallow and deep
Article 4(1) of Law No I-1034 of the Republic of Lithuania on Subsoil. geothermal
resources and the
The 2016-2020 National Geological Survey Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe possibilities and
Environment’, as approved by Order No D1-880 of the Minister for the Environment methods of their
of the Republic of Lithuania of 3 December 2015 approving the 2016-2020 National utilisation were
Geological Survey Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe Environment’. identified
The 2018 Plan of implementing measures for the 2016-2020 National Geological
Survey Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe Environment’, as approved by Order No
D1-130 of the Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 20
February 2018 approving the 2018 Plan of implementing measures for the 2016-2020
National Geological Survey Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe Environment’.14
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The 2017 Plan of implementing measures for the 2016-2020 National Geological
Surveys Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe Environment’, as approved by Order No
D1-191 of the Minister for the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 2 March
2017 approving the 2017 Plan of implementing measures for the 2016-2020 National
Geological Surveys Programme ‘Geoenergy and Safe Environment’.
10. Simplification of the building permit issuance procedures for installations Regulatory Improved Producers of energy Ongoing Since 2017
generating energy from renewable energy sources. procedures for from renewable
issuing building energy sources
As of 1 January 2017, to simplify the building permit issuance procedures for permits
installations, including those generating energy from renewable energy sources, the
following was established:
1) classification of structures by their intended use;
2) a list of structures classified under the category of special structures;
3) a list of simple structures and the features and technical parameters of buildings
classified as simple structures and simple structures of engineering facilities.
Articles 4 and 24 of Law No XI-1240 of the Republic of Lithuania on Construction.
Technical Construction Regulation STR 1.01.03:2017 ‘Classification of structures’,
as approved by Order No D1-713 of the Minister for the Environment of the
Republic of Lithuania of 27 October 2016 approving Technical Construction
Regulation STR 1.01.03:2017 ‘Classification of structures’.
11. Nearly zero energy buildings where a major proportion of energy comes from Regulatory Increased use Designers and Ongoing Since 2017
renewable energy sources. and efficiency investors
improvement of
As of 1 January 2017, the design of new buildings (parts thereof) is to consider using energy from
engineering systems that are high-efficiency and/or ensure the use of renewable renewable
energy sources, giving the main reasons justifying the selected design solutions. sources
Articles 8 and 51 of Law No I-1240 of the Republic of Lithuania on Construction.
Technical Construction Regulation STR 2.01.02:2016 ‘Design and certification of
energy performance of buildings’, as approved by Order No D1-754 of the Minister
for the Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 11 November 2016 approving15
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Technical Construction Regulation STR 2.01.02:2016 ‘Design and certification of
energy performance of buildings’.
12. Renewable energy sources for industry LT+ Financial Reduced energy Industrial Ongoing 2014-2020
(Measure No 04.2.1-LVPA-K-836 of the 2014-2020 EU Funds’ investments in intensity in enterprises Call I
Lithuania). industrial (25.10.2016-
enterprises by 25.1.2017);
Installing the capacity for producing energy from renewable energy sources and increasing the Calls II and III
developing new more efficient technologies and installing them at industrial use of renewable (24.7.2017-
enterprises in order to use energy for the internal needs of the enterprises and energy sources, 15.12.2017)
ensuring the supply of excess energy to other industrial enterprises or its transfer to additional (separately for
centralised energy networks. capacity of SMEs and
energy produced large
Subparagraph 6.2.7 of the Rules on the distribution of responsibilities and functions from renewable industrial
between institutions with regard to the implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational sources: 48 MW enterprises);
Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No (59 MW by 31 Call IV (
528 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 June 2014 on the December 2023) (scheduled for
distribution of responsibilities and functions between institutions with regard to the 2019 Q4)
implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments, and project 2, Priority 4 of the Annex to these Rules.
The Schedule of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure No 04.2.1-
LVPA-K-836 ‘Renewable energy sources for industry LT+’ of Priority 4 ‘Promoting
energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of the 2014-2020
Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by
Order No 4-647 of the Minister for the Economy of the Republic of Lithuania of 20
October 2016 on the Schedule of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure
No 04.2.1-LVPA-K-836 ‘Renewable energy sources for industry LT+’ of Priority 4
‘Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of the 2014-
2020 Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments.16
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
13. Promoting high-efficiency cogeneration in Vilnius City Financial The share of Lietuvos energija, Ongoing 2014-2023
(Measure No 04.1.1-LVPA-V-108 of the 2014-2020 EU Funds’ investments in energy from UAB 27; UAB
Lithuania). renewable Vilniaus
sources in the kogeneracinė
Development of the use of energy from renewable sources for efficient heat and final energy jėgainė (Vilnius
power production at the CHP plant in Vilnius. balance: 23%; Combined Heat and
additional Power Plant)
Subparagraph 6.2.7 of the Rules on the distribution of responsibilities and functions production
between institutions with regard to the implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational capacity for
Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No energy from
528 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 June 2014 on the renewable
distribution of responsibilities and functions between institutions with regard to the sources:
implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union 228 MW
Funds’ Investments.
The Schedule of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure No 04.1.1-
LVPA-V-108 ‘Promoting high-efficiency cogeneration in Vilnius city’ of Priority 4
‘Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of the 2014-
2020 Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved
by Order No 1-108 of the Minister for the Economy of the Republic of Lithuania of
approving Schedule No 1 of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure No
04.1.1-LVPA-V-108 ‘Promoting high-efficiency cogeneration in Vilnius city’ of
Priority 4 ‘Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of
the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments.
14. Development of municipal waste incineration capacity Financial The share of UAB Vilniaus Ongoing 2014-2023
(Measure No 05.2.1-LVPA-V-022 of the 2014-2020 EU Funds’ investments in landfilled kogeneracinė
Lithuania). municipal waste: jėgainė
30%; the
Construction of facilities for incinerating (use for energy generation) of municipal developed
waste. capacity to
generate energy
from municipal
State-controlled group of energy undertakings UAB Ignitis grupė since 2019
2717
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Subparagraph 6.2.7 of the Rules on the distribution of responsibilities and functions waste: 160,000
between institutions with regard to the implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational tonnes per year
Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No
528 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 June 2014 on the
distribution of responsibilities and functions between institutions with regard to the
implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments.
Paragraph 65 of the Administration Rules for the 2014-2020 Operational Programme
for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No 1090 of the
Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 3 October 2014 approving the
Administration Rules for the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments.
The Schedule of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure 05.2.1-APVA-
V-022 ‘Development of municipal waste incineration capacity’ of Priority 5
‘Environmental protection, sustainable use of natural resources and adapting to
climate change’ of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments, as approved by Order No D1-224 of the Minister for the
Environment of the Republic of Lithuania of 15 March 2017 approving the Schedule
of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure 05.2.1-APVA-V-022
‘Development of municipal waste incineration capacity’ of Priority 5 ‘Environmental
protection, sustainable use of natural resources and adapting to climate change’ of the
2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments.
15. Promotion of small-scale biofuel cogeneration Financial The share of Heat suppliers and Ongoing 2014-2023
(Measure No 04.1.1-LVPA-K-110 of the 2014-2020 EU Funds’ investments in energy from (potential)
Lithuania). renewable independent heat
sources in the producers
The installation of new biofuel-based high-efficiency cogeneration units (with an final energy
electrical power of up to 5 MW and a rated thermal input not exceeding 20 MW) in balance: 23%;
district heating systems (except in Vilnius and Kaunas). additional
production
Subparagraph 6.2.7 of the Rules on the distribution of responsibilities and functions capacity for
between institutions with regard to the implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational energy from18
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No renewable
528 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 June 2014 on the sources: 18 MW
distribution of responsibilities and functions between institutions with regard to the
implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments.
Schedule No 1 of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure 04.1.1-LVPA-
K-110 ‘Promotion of small-scale biofuel cogeneration’ of Priority 4 ‘Promoting
energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of the 2014-2020
Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by
Order No 1-338 of the Minister for Energy of the Republic of Lithuania of 30
December 2016 approving Schedule No 1 of conditions for the financing of projects
for Measure 04.1.1 -LVPA-K-110 ‘Promotion of small-scale biofuel cogeneration’ of
Priority 4 ‘Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy production and use’ of
the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments.
16. Targeted research in smart specialisation Financial Results of Science and higher Ongoing 2014-2023
(Measure No 01.2.2-LMT-K-718 of the 2014-2020 EU Funds’ investments in research into the education
Lithuania). development of institutions;
the use of energy university hospitals
Research carried out by high-level groups of researchers to produce results in line from renewable
with the themes of R&D activities relevant to the economic sectors, which could sources which
subsequently be commercialised. could
Attracting researchers from abroad to carry out research aimed at producing results in subsequently be
line with the themes of R&D activities relevant to economic sectors, which could commercialised
subsequently be commercialised.
R&D activities of parallel laboratories to produce results corresponding to the themes
of R&D activities relevant to economic sectors, which could subsequently be
commercialised.
Subparagraph 6.2.7 of the Rules on the distribution of responsibilities and functions
between institutions with regard to the implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational
Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Resolution No
528 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 June 2014 on the
distribution of responsibilities and functions between institutions with regard to the19
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
implementation of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for European Union
Funds’ Investments.
Schedule No 1 of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure 01.2.2-LMT-
K-718 ‘Targeted research in smart specialisation’ of Priority 1 ‘Promoting research,
experimental development and innovation’ of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme
for European Union Funds’ Investments, as approved by Order No V-237 of the
Minister for Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 10 April 2017
approving Schedule No 1 of conditions for the financing of projects for Measure
01.2.2-LMT-K-718 ‘Targeted research in smart specialisation’ of Priority 1
‘Promoting research, experimental development and innovation’ of the 2014-2020
Operational Programme for European Union Funds’ Investments.
17. The 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme. Financial Development of Farmers and forest Ongoing Since 2014
renewable managers
The 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme, as approved by Decision energy
No C(2015)842 of the European Commission of 13 February 2015. production from
agricultural and
One of programme’s priorities/target areas is facilitating the supply and use of forestry
renewable energy sources, by-products, waste and other non-food raw materials for resources
bio-economy purposes. Support is provided for investments in the use of waste from
primary agricultural production for obtaining biogas, through the installation of
biogas plants using generated heat and electricity solely for agricultural needs, and
investment in forestry technologies for the production of biomass and promoting the
use of forest management and felling waste. Total investments in renewable energy
production amount to EUR 81,306,344.21 (target value for 2023).
Support is also provided for investments in the creation, improvement or
development of all types of small-scale infrastructure, including investments in
renewable energy production and energy saving.
The Financial Plan for the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme, as
approved by Decision No C(2015)842 of the European Commission of 13 February
2015.20
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The Administration Rules for the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development
Programme, as approved by Order No 3D-507 of the Minister for Agriculture of the
Republic of Lithuania of 26 August 2014 approving the Administration Rules for the
2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme.
18. The 2014-2020 Operational Programme for the Lithuanian Fisheries Sector. Financial Development of Pond aquaculture Ongoing Since 2014
the use of farms and CSA
The 2014-2020 Operational Programme for the Lithuanian Fisheries, as approved by renewable enterprises
Decision No C(2015)5897 of the European Commission of 17 August 2015. energy sources (enterprises
developing closed-
Reducing the dependence of aquaculture enterprises on energy sources by using system aquaculture)
renewable energy sources and promoting energy efficiency. This Operational
Programme encourages investment in the improvement of energy efficiency and the
use of renewable energy sources.
The Lithuanian Aquaculture Sector Development Plan for 2014-2020, as approved
by Order No 3D-393 of the Minister for Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania of
1 July 2014 approving the Lithuanian Aquaculture Sector Development Plan for
2014-2020.
Most of the objectives and targets of this plan will be implemented through the 2014-
2020 Lithuanian Fisheries Sector Operational Programme. Measures for the
implementation of the plan are financed with appropriations from the Lithuanian
national budget and the resources of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
19. Measures and appropriations for the use of renewable energy sources in all Regulatory Increased use Public authorities, Ongoing Since 2013
sectors of the national economy. and efficiency local authorities,
improvement of Research Council
The Inter-institutional Action Plan implementing the goals and objectives of the energy from of Lithuania, AB
National Strategy for Climate Change Management Policy identifies, inter alia, renewable Energijos skirstymo
measures for the use of renewable energy sources in all sectors of the national sources operatorius, state
economy (energy, industry, transport, agriculture, etc.) and appropriations for science and higher
implementing these measures, and aims to ensure inter-institutional cooperation. education
institutions21
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The Inter-institutional Action Plan implementing the goals and objectives of the
National Strategy for Climate Change Management Policy, as approved by
Resolution No 366 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 23 April 2013
approving the Inter-institutional Action Plan implementing the goals and objectives
of the National Strategy for Climate Change Management Policy.
20. Investments in forestry technologies Financial Development of Private forest Ongoing 2014-2020
(Measure of the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme). the use of managers, local
renewable authorities and
Facilitating the supply and use of renewable energy sources, by-products, wastes, energy sources micro and small
residues and other non-food raw material for the purposes of bio-economy. The enterprises
activity supported under the measure includes, inter alia, the modernisation of
forestry, the deployment of felling, round wood logging and wood biofuel production
technologies, and the provision of services in the forestry sector.
The 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme, as approved by Decision
No C(2015)842 of the European Commission of 13 February 2015.
The Financial Plan for the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme, as
approved by Decision No C(2015)842 of the European Commission of 13 February
2015.
The Administration Rules for the 2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development
Programme, as approved by Order No 3D-507 of the Minister for Agriculture of the
Republic of Lithuania of 26 August 2014 approving the Administration Rules for the
2014-2020 Lithuanian Rural Development Programme.
21. The Climate Change Programme. Financial Development of Producers of energy Ongoing Since 2010
the use of from renewable
The funds of this Programme are used, inter alia, to promote the use of renewable renewable energy sources
energy sources and to introduce environment-friendly technologies, including high- energy sources
efficiency cogeneration.
Article 10 of Law No XI-329 of the Republic of Lithuania on Financial Instruments
for Climate Change Management.22
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The Procedure for the use of funds from the Climate Change Programme, as
approved by Order No D1-275 of the Minister for the Environment of the Republic
of Lithuania of 6 April 2010 approving the Procedure for the use of funds from the
Climate Change Programme.
22. Research on the development forecast, efficient use and social impact of Informational 18 publications Public and local Ongoing 2017-2021
renewable energy sources. in WoS authorities,
journals 28, companies in the
The purpose of the long-term research and experimental development programme 5 articles in energy sector,
entitled ‘Research on the development forecast, efficient use and social impact of popular science energy consumers,
renewable energy sources’ is to examine development trends in the production of magazines, other stakeholders
renewable energy sources, forecast the prospects for their use, assess environmental presentation of
problems and analyse the priorities and principles of the National Strategy for results at 5
Sustainable Development, combining environmental and energy objectives. international and
7 national
Subparagraph 4.2, Annex 6 to Order No V-273 of the Minister for Education and conferences, etc.
Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 24 April 2017 approving long-term research
and experimental development programmes for 2017-2021.
23. ‘Renewable energy sources in Lithuania’ website. Informational Raising public Energy producers Ongoing Since 2011
awareness and consumers,
The website presents up-to-date information on the legal framework for renewable science and higher
energy sources in Lithuania and the funding mechanisms. It offers calculators that education
help determine possible energy outputs from specific renewable energy sources institutions, public
(RES) and estimate the energy demand. The website has an interactive map of the and local authorities
RES power plants operating in Lithuania. It also provides statistics on RES use in
Lithuania and the European Union. http:www.avei.lt
Electricity
24. Priority transport of electricity from renewable energy sources in electricity Regulatory Increase in Producers of Ongoing Since 2011
transmission and distribution networks. electricity electricity from
generation from renewable energy
28
foreign journals with a citation index included in the Thomson-Reuters Web of Science (WoS) bases23
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Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
Electricity grid operators (or transmission system operators) must give priority to the renewable sources, and
acceptance, transmission and/or distribution at transparent and non-discriminatory energy sources operators of
rates of the full amount of electricity from renewable energy sources offered by a electricity
producer that complies with the provisions of Article 3(2)(1) of the Law of the transmission
Republic of Lithuania on Energy from Renewable Sources. systems and
Article 17 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from electricity
Renewable Sources. distribution
networks
Articles 31(2) and 39(2) of Law No VIII-1881 of the Republic of Lithuania on
Electricity.
25. Reduced grid connection rates for power plants using renewable energy sources. Financial Increase in Producers of Ongoing Since 2011
electricity electricity from
The price for power plant connection to the power grid is equal to the price of the generation from renewable energy
work performed by the successful tenderer in the public procurement procedure for renewable sources
producer power plant connection to the power grid. The person that has constructed energy sources
or installed a power plant pays, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the
Government or an institution authorised by it, the actual grid connection costs:
1) 40% of the grid connection costs, where the installed capacity of the power plant
exceeds 350 kW;
2) 20% of the grid connection costs, where the installed capacity of the power plant is
not above 350 kW.
These provisions do not apply when the person constructing or installing the power
plant performs the grid connection work himself in accordance with the statutory
procedure.
Article 21 of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from
Renewable Sources
The Procedure for promoting the use of renewable energy sources to produce energy,
as approved by Resolution No 827 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania
of 4 July 2012 approving the Procedure for promoting the use of renewable energy
sources to produce energy.24
Start and end
Type of Target group Ongoing or
Name and reference of measure Expected result dates of the
measure and/or activity planned
measure
The Methodology for determining grid connection rates for electrical installations, as
approved by Resolution No O3-235 of the National Control Commission for Prices
and Energy of 29 July 2011 approving the Methodology for determining grid
connection rates for electrical installations.
26. Tariffs for the buying-in of electricity from renewable energy sources. Financial Increase in Producers of Ongoing Since 2011
electricity electricity from
A procedure has been approved for setting the maximum level of fixed tariff generation from renewable energy
(hereinafter, ‘maximum tariffs’) for producers participating in the auction which renewable sources
produce electricity from renewable energy sources and for the fixing of feed-in tariffs energy sources
for excess electricity, with a view to establishing transparent, objective and non-
discriminatory principles for setting feed-in tariffs and maximum tariffs.
Note. In fact, the procedure was in place until 2015, as there was no longer a free
promotion quota afterwards.
Article 11(1) of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy from
Renewable Sources.
The Methodology for setting tariffs for electricity generated from renewable energy
sources, as approved by Resolution No O3-233 of the National Control Commission
for Prices and Energy of 29 July 2011 approving the Methodology for setting tariffs
for electricity generated from renewable energy sources [invalid since 21 May 2019]
27. Ensuring power grid access and grid optimisation. Regulatory Improved access Transmission Ongoing Since 2011
to the electricity systems and
Services of public interest cover the connection of the power plants of renewable grid for distribution system
energy sources to power grids and the optimisation, development and/or installations operators
reconstruction of the power grids by the grid operator, ensuring the development of generating
production using renewable energy sources. Requirements have been laid down for electricity from
grid operators to have in place a procedure for grid use enabling producers of renewable
electricity from renewable energy sources to use operators’ grids, without energy sources
undermining the principles of transparency, objectivity and non-discrimination.
Articles 21 and 14(7) of Law No XI-1375 of the Republic of Lithuania on Energy
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